Four weeks before a move checklist

Obtain your medical recordsContact your doctors, physicians, dentists and other medical specialists who may currently be retaining any of your family's medical records. obtain these records or make plans for them to be delivered to your new medical facilities.

Note food inventory levelsCheck your cupboards, refrigerator and freezer to use up as much of your perishable food as possible.

Small enginesService small engines for your move by extracting gas and oil from the machines. This will reduce the chance to catch fire during your move.

Protect jewelry and valuablesTransfer jewelry and valuables to a safety deposit box so they can not be lost or stolen during your move.

Borrowed and rented itemsReturn items which you may have borrowed or rented. Collect items you loaned to others.

One week before the move checklist

Your change of addressGo to the Postal Service and fill out a change of address form.

Bank accountsTransfer or close bank and financial accounts. Make sure to have a money order on hand for paying the moving company.

Service automobilesIf automobiles are to be driven long distances have them serviced prior to the drive.

Moving day checklist

Plan your itineraryMake plans to spend the entire day at the house or at least until the movers are on their way. Someone will need to be around to make decisions. Make plans for kids and pets to be at the sitters for the day.

Review the houseOnce the house is empty, check the entire house (closets, the attic, basement, etc) to ensure no items are left or no home issues exist.

Sign the bill of ladingOnce your satisfied with the mover's packing your items into the truck, sign the bill of lading. If possible, acompany your mover while the moving truck is weighed.

Double check with your moverEnsure your mover has the proper new address and all of your most recent contact information should they have any questions during your move.